TinyURL alternative
TinyURL alternative — modern short links with analytics
TinyURL pioneered link shortening, but today's marketers often need custom paths, QR codes, and click tracking. LinkShrinks is a TinyURL alternative built for 2026 — fast redirects, a generous free tier, and Premium tools when you need more control.
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TinyURL vs LinkShrinks
TinyURL is great for one-off shortening, but it lacks the dashboard, branded paths, and analytics many teams expect today. LinkShrinks keeps the simplicity — paste, shorten, copy — while adding optional Premium features for campaigns that need to perform.
Use LinkShrinks free for 5 links per month with no account required. Premium adds 100 links per month, custom slugs, downloadable QR codes, bulk shortening, and a click analytics dashboard.
How it works
- 1
Shorten instantly
Replace long TinyURL-style workflows with a clean interface and reliable HTTP 307 redirects.
- 2
Choose custom paths on Premium
Move beyond random codes with memorable branded short URLs for bios, ads, and packaging.
- 3
Measure clicks
See where traffic comes from with Premium analytics — something classic TinyURL does not offer out of the box.
Free vs Premium
Start free, upgrade when you need more control and volume.
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Links included | 5/month | 100/month |
| Sign-up required | No | Yes (Premium account) |
| Link expiry | 90 days | Never |
| Custom short paths | — | ✓ |
| QR codes | — | ✓ |
| Bulk shortening | — | ✓ |
| Click analytics | — | ✓ |
| Price | $0 | $4/mo |
Frequently asked questions
TinyURL alternative FAQ
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Upgrade from TinyURL-style shortening
Keep the speed of TinyURL and add analytics, QR codes, and branded paths when you need them.
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